Made with less water and energy, zero harmful chemicals, considered natural fibres and all-vegan materials the Amy Former jean was brought to life with significantly less environmental impact than conventional vintage-look jeans. Outland Denim is a social enterprise creating premium denim products that help tackle the worlds human trafficking crisis.Every 30 seconds, someone is sold in the human traffic industry. Introducing Tiff, founder of Nikkou store in sunny Casuarina on the northern coast of NSW. Apple won. James Bartle, Founder of Outland Denim, Talks How Meghan Markle Changed His Business Meghan Markle Wore Outland Denim, Putting the Brand on the Map—And Changed Lives in … 2018. Founded as an avenue for the training and employment of women who have experienced sex trafficking, today these women craft premium denim from the finest raw materials from around the world. Outland Denim shifted from online-only to include retail stores a few years ago, launching with two of Canada’s best department stores, Holt Renfrew and Harry Rosen, and David Jones in Australia. 6. Every 30 seconds, someone is sold in the human trafficking industry. Once in, it’s nearly impossible to escape. Outland Denim’s founder is pushing the industry to ensure safe and supportive working conditions in the supply chains. 5 min read. Today, we exist for these women who craft premium denim from the finest raw and organic materials. But he didn’t stop there. Outland Denim is an Australian denim company[1] that gained in popularity after Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wore a pair on her royal tour in Australia in 2018. Shop the Amy jean online now and enjoy 30% off. Inspiration: James Bartle, Founder of Outland Denim Today’s Inspiration Interview is with James Bartle, the founder of Outland Denim . Founder James traveled to Asia and … A denim company is striving to make a dent and a real difference in fighting human trafficking. We want to show our jeans being worn by real people who share in our values. Through training, living wages, and education, they are living freely for the first time. “If you don’t want to expose the weaknesses in your business, B Corp will be a negative,” says Outland Denim founder James Bartle, who certified in 2018 with 111.5 points and has since launched Maeka, sustainable production facilities in Cambodia for his denim label. in the way they are really worn, whether that be customized, distressed, cut, tailored, or splattered with paint. An idea that was originally sparked by a viewing of the 2011 Liam Neeson film, Taken, Outland Denim was founded after James learnt of the horrifying $150 billion human trafficking industry. They launched in Canada in 2018 and are a Certified B Corporation international brand. 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Determined to help put an end to human sex-trafficking, he developed a fully transparent, sustainable brand that employs people who have experienced social injustice, empowering them through training, living wages and education. Through training, living wages, and education, 80+ employees are empowered to live free for the first time. Up to 86% less water, 57% less energy, and 83% less chemicals are used in our Cambodian wash and finishing facilities. My guest this week is the incredible James Bartle, founder and CEO of Outland Denim. News, exclusive denim offers and new arrivals. [2] The company started by James Bartle in 2011[1] was founded with the mission of helping survivors of human trafficking in Asia[3] and now also provides living wages to its seamstresses in small villages in Cambodia. In Episode 3 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I spoke with James Bartle, founder of Outland Denim. This article about an Australian corporation or company is a stub. James Bartle (Outland Denim, Founder and CEO), Kevin Bales (Rights LAB at University of Nottingham UK, Research Director), Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey (UK House of Lords, Crossbench member) It was from here that the foundations of Outland Denim were placed as an avenue for training, employment, and career progression for women who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, sex trafficking. The Outland Denim founder built his company on helping women escape human and sex trafficking in … Denim label and social enterprise Outland Denim was brought to life after its founder James Bartle had a chance encounter with an anti-trafficking group. James Bartle has long been a solutions-oriented person. Today, I'm delighted to say we have one of my favorite retailers on the show, Outland Denim, an Australian fashion brand that was founded as an avenue for the training, employment and career progression for women who had experienced exploitation. Founded for training and employing women who had experienced sex trafficking, Outland Denim welcomes 80+ employees from backgrounds of injustice. James Bartle is the founder of the Australian denim label, Outland Denim. In November, Fashion Revolution caught up with the founder and CEO of Outland Denim who was in London for the Stop Slavery Awards which were part of the 2018 Trust Conference. Some fashion brands change your wardrobe, others change the world. 'Zero Exploitation' through a supply chain that is currently 94% traceable. I first heard of Outland after Meghan Markle stepped out in a pair of their perfectly fitting jeans, and quickly came to love their approach. All photos sourced from Outland Denim . We have proven a sustainable career path and holistic approach to supporting our staff is the foundation for true social change for our staff, along with their families and communities. James Bartle is the founding CEO of Outland Denim, the denim brand making jeans differently. A trip to Asia with an anti-trafficking group as well as seeing the effects of the trade first-hand led James to build the foundations of Outland Denim. In Episode 3 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I spoke with James Bartle, founder of Outland Denim. After an encounter with an anti-trafficking group, Outland Denim’s founder, James Bartle, could not be passive with his anger, so he travelled to Asia to see first-hand how human traffickers preyed on young girls; young girls intended to be sold in the sex industry. [5] His first factory in rural Cambodia started with five employees and now has 65 earning a living wage. Founder and CEO, Outland Denim. They recently entered Bloomingdales and Nordstrom in the US and plan to continue expanding into other retail outlets, an essential next step. Through training, living wages, and education, they are living free for the first time. The sustainably minded, socially conscious brand sells premium denim jeans made by women who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, sex trafficking. Fashion Revolution caught up with James Bartle, founder and CEO of Outland Denim. From an idea to $1.3 million . Founded for training and employing women who had experienced sex trafficking, Outland Denim exists to eliminate exploitation and welcomes 80+ employees from backgrounds of injustice. Well, this is definitely something that I never expected to have to deal with and something that I hadn't planned for as a business either. Human Empowerment. Outland Denim was shortlisted for an award, the only fashion brand on the list. In 2008, founder Bartle saw the film Taken about sex traffickers which brought the topic to his mind. Once in, it’s nearly impossible to escape. We want to share their stories, talents, and passion with you. 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